Jade Rhode

Education: Bachelor of Arts majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics, Rhodes University (2020-2022)

Experience: Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News (2024), editorial intern for BONA Magazine at Habari Media (April 2023 - April 2024), fashion sub-editor at Activate (2021-2022), freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News (2020-2021)

Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News. After her studies, she worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za

1708 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"The streets are not safe": Woman and bae on '4th date' discuss T&Cs of dating

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Meet Sdudla Somdantso, a 26-year-old township woman who started her own wine company

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"Accompanied by her uncle": Woman shows niece's lavish matric ball outfit, SA swoons over partner

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"What an honour": Township teacher gets birthday surprise from pupils, leaves SA emotional

People

a year ago

"Greece in Pretoria": Woman shows affordable hidden accommodation gem under R800

People

a year ago

"Stolen moments": Naughty pianist beautifully plays forbidden piano at Mall of Africa

People

a year ago

"Makeup on my 80-year-old bestie": Woman transforms gogo, SA admires elder's beauty

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman shared a video of herself doing her 80-year-old grandmother's makeup. Many social media users commented on the older woman's beauty.

"I had no idea he was famous": Lady unknowingly bumps into singer Manana at Ellis Park Stadium

People

a year ago

A woman at Ellis Park Stadium who went to watch the match between the Springboks and All Blacks didn't know that she bumped into the singer Manana.

"It's a sign": Mzansi after woman experiences technical error checking 2-pot system online

People

a year ago

A Mzansi woman who tried checking the two-pot system showed she received a technical error message when she went on the Government Employees Pension Fund website.

"AI is getting scary": Mzansi after young man shares video virtually hugging deceased father

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man used artificial intelligence to help him hug his late father, who died in 2007. Some thought the trend was cool, while others thought it was scary.

"We are in the wild": Woman shows herd of cows casually strolling in the suburbs

People

a year ago

A local woman spotted a herd of cows casually walking in her neighbourhood, passing her home and car. She humorously played Circle of Life in the background.

"It's a doggy blankie": Woman shows her failed Takealot large premium carpet purchase

People

a year ago

A woman shared she failed to receive a "large premium fluffy carpet" from Takealot. Some felt her pain, while others said she had to read the description correctly.

"Not very smart to take money now": SA after woman claims Old Mutual's long queue is for 2-pot funds

People

a year ago

A young woman shared a video of a long queue outside Old Mutual. The TikTokker claimed the people were there to get their money from the two-pot pension fund.

"Only in South Africa": Motorist shows video of Outsurance traffic director vibing on duty

People

a year ago

A vibrant traffic director wearing an Outsurance bib showed positive energy on the road. Online users had nothing but kind words to share about the man.

"Give this man a raise": SA as energetic Cape Town road worker brings joy with dance moves

People

a year ago

A road worker on Chapman's Peak Drive in Cape Town brought joy to people in their vehicles and online with his positive energy and infectious dance moves.

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